The UK housing market displayed surprising resilience in February 2026, with average property prices climbing to a fresh record of £301,151.
According to the latest data from the Halifax House Price Index, average values rose by 0.3% over the month, while annual growth accelerated to 1.3%—the strongest rate in four months. However, this period of modest growth is now colliding with the harsh realities of escalating geopolitical instability.
